Get Motivated Now

The dogs are itchy and woke me up at around 4:00 this morning - scratching away.  When I put them out, I recognized that my brain was in-gear and I was not going back to sleep.

I have spent the last two hours catching up on some reading and pondering my day.

My counseling practice is going well, and I have had a busy week.  I have plenty of little tasks on my desk that need some attention before I head back to work tomorrow.

The tomatoes and the water garden are also in need of some TLC.  Then, of course, the dogs need baths (anyone want to come wash three 70 lb. Labradors?)

I write all this because there is a gap between what I need to do and what I want to do. 

I want to go to breakfast and then plop in front of FoodTV for the rest of the morning.

It isn't a bad plan - given that I have been busy....  no, wait, I am rationalizing.

The space between working on my business and tending my spirit is an important one.  Sometimes, those two overlap - that is a very productive time.  Today, they are not intersecting, so I am going to compromise.  I will work diligently this morning, and take the afternoon and evening off.

or,

I will work somewhat diligently with frequent breaks to see what's cooking on FoodTV.

or,

I'll go get another cup of coffee and watch the sunrise.  Mmmmm.  That is first on my "to do" list.

So, dear readers, what do you do when there is a gap between what you need to do and what you want to do? 

I would love to have your feedback.  Post a comment below, or drop me an email.

Happy Sunday,
Cynthia
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Cynthia McKenna, LPC, NCC
Creating Healthy Relationships
www.cynthiamckenna.com

www.counseling.typepad.com

Comments

[Dina]

Cynthia... WOW! I'm having an epiphany about you. I never realized how very similar you and Ann Z. are. I mean, I know you both enjoy food, the outdoors, and the earth's creatures, but this is the first time I'm getting a peek into your pensiveness and I must tell you how appealing it is.

I think I frequently develop frienships with calm, serene people because I lack those qualities myself and therefore appreciate them in others. My fella is a peaceful soul as well (although not nearly as expressive as you and Ann are).

Thanks for sharing! I like this side of Cynthia.

Dina